Woodlawn had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Grayville Bison on Saturday as the Woodlawn Cardinals made off with a 13-1 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Woodlawn also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Alli Downes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Downes has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Downes was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Woodlawn let Rylee Pryor and Kennedi Odum loose on the outfield. Pryor went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run, while Odum scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Pryor is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery England, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Grayville's side, Briley Campbell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Woodlawn's win bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Grayville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Woodlawn will look to defend their home field on Monday against Benton at 4:30 p.m. As for Grayville, they will head out on the road to face off against Odin/Patoka/Sandoval at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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